They are restrained, and their greater Spiritual power is, seemingly
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quarantined from their access. However they still had "many powers of mind and hand" which they were able to access and completely allowed to access.

Gandalf displays great power in aiding the dwarves. Not the full power of a Maia by ANY means. . . but a lot in a tight corner, as the saying went. I don't have an issue at all with Gandalf finding himself in a pinch. I do take issue with one single orc being suggested as a great challenge to him, as opposed to Wraith-Lords, Demon Thanes and other Wizards etc.

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are actually forbidden to use their full Maia power (apart from against other beings of the same rank).

The are meant to act as guides, not deus ex machina.

Saruman misuses his powers, and has them removed completely.

Gandalf bends the rules occasionally.

"Hear me, hounds of Sauron, Gandalf is here! Fly if you value your foul skins, I will shrivel you from tail to snout if you step within this circle!"

"Do not be to eager to deal out death in judgement. Even the very wise cannot see all ends."